Archaeological sites · Scottish Highlands
Watten Broch
In or near Halkirk.
Watten Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Watten Broch is a archaeological located in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Watten Broch is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Highlands. It is a well-preserved example of a broch, a type of drystone roundhouse unique to Scotland, notable for its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 58.4674, -3.3028
- District
- Highland
- Postcode
- KW1 5YL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
Sources
- osm: way/1385374580 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Watten Broch?
- Watten Broch is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KW1 5YL).
- What is Watten Broch?
- Watten Broch — a archaeological in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Watten Broch?
- Drivers can use postcode KW1 5YL.
- Is Watten Broch free to visit?
- Yes, Watten Broch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Watten Broch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW1 5YL. It sits within the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross parliamentary constituency.